what do you all think about a 850 t5 then for a track car?
02-04-2006, 11:58 AM
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what do you all think about a 850 t5 then for a track car?
i like the sound of a nice 850 t5 estate or saloon for a track car?what do u lot think??
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02-04-2006, 12:40 PM
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Yeah, before that touring car spoilers had to fit into a theoretical box on the back of the cars. It just so happened that the volvo estates were within regulations. They were changed though due to everyone agreeing the estate had an unfair advantage as It actually flowed air alot better that anyone imagined.
02-04-2006, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Eagle
dont they make 4wd estates tho ????
02-04-2006, 03:05 PM
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Too big, heavy and FWD is less fun than 4wd or RWD.
would go through consumables like tyres and brakes discs/pads very quickly
lightweight is king on a track, power means nothing
02-04-2006, 07:01 PM
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i like em tbh, the classic V70 is a lush looking car and theres a strong chance ill be getting one inthe near future
if you get one then get the police spec bushes for em as there harder
if you get one then get the police spec bushes for em as there harder
02-04-2006, 09:11 PM
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If you need any info on track prep on a Volvo 850R speak to Stuart at www.swautos.co.uk
Their are a lot better cars to get for the track for the money but a stripped out T5 manual with coilovers brake kit would be different, Stuart managed a 13.0 dead quarter in his modified 850R at Avon park 2 weeks ago which ain't to shabby !
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Their are a lot better cars to get for the track for the money but a stripped out T5 manual with coilovers brake kit would be different, Stuart managed a 13.0 dead quarter in his modified 850R at Avon park 2 weeks ago which ain't to shabby !
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02-04-2006, 09:21 PM
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Here's a couple of still's from my camcorder at Brands, i was following my mate in his 850R auto ( my 850 R is exactly the same spec & colour ) i was in my 3dr cossie, it was quite amusing sitting behind him for a lap watching it lurch about & smoke pouring of the tyres were he had no traction out of most bends, the brakes were cooked after 4 laps !
The funny thing was he did go past a few things but thats more because he does race cars & knows what to do on track.
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The funny thing was he did go past a few things but thats more because he does race cars & knows what to do on track.
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02-04-2006, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by simonc
Here's a couple of still's from my camcorder at Brands, i was following my mate in his 850R auto ( my 850 R is exactly the same spec & colour ) i was in my 3dr cossie, it was quite amusing sitting behind him for a lap watching it lurch about & smoke pouring of the tyres were he had no traction out of most bends, the brakes were cooked after 4 laps !
The funny thing was he did go past a few things but thats more because he does race cars & knows what to do on track.
Simon.
The funny thing was he did go past a few things but thats more because he does race cars & knows what to do on track.
Simon.
is that a labarador in the back
awsome looking cars think they were banned due to the roof length
must of been one hell of a chassis tho
02-04-2006, 11:06 PM
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the standard brakes are pony agreed. Also after 140k my suspension has seen better days.
what do you think of your 850R now that you have had it a few weeks ?
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agreed. Also after 140k my suspension has seen better days.what do you think of your 850R now that you have had it a few weeks ?
Simon.
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